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What You Should Absolutely Never Do If Attacked By a Bear in the Woods
You may think you don't need tips to survive a bear attack until you're actually staring down a 600-pound grizzly in the woods. It's not exactly a situation where you can quickly Google "what to do when attacked by a bear." Instead of figuring out what to do in the...
Oh No Canyon Loses Another Long-Time Restaurant With No Warning?
It seems that Canyon may have suffered another casualty when it comes to places to eat. This one came without any warning. Those seem to be the ones that hit the hardest. No chance to try them just one more time. The not being able to say goodbye. Oh and...
Grace Tyler Talks Texas, BBQ and Her New Single Texas Hold ‘Em
We had the privilege of chatting up country artist Grace Tyler, before her performance in Amarillo, Texas on Friday, April 19th. Born and raised in Frisco, Texas, Grace Tyler began performing live at the age of 14, and by the age of 16 she had won music competitions, and by the age of 17, she was traveling to Nashville to write and record. Grace Tyler is now living and working in Nashville, writing and recording songs. She has performed with the biggest names in country music including Parker McCollum, Scotty McCreery, Josh Turner and Martina McBride. Plus, superstar Lee Brice whom she will be performing with this Friday, April 19th.
Don’t Wait Any Longer – TSA PreCheck Event Coming to Amarillo
Have you taken the time to get your TSA PreCheck yet here in Amarillo? You might think you don't really need it. Our airport never has a miserable wait time to get through TSA. Oh, I get that but let me tell you it is the best thing I have ever done.
Saying Goodbye to A Family Pet is the Most Heartbreaking Thing
Owning pets is something most people do in their lifetime. Amarillo, Canyon, and the entire Texas Panhandle are full of families that own all kinds of pets. It doesn't matter how long you live, or how many pets you own, you'll always remember your first best fur friend. My family...
Every State That Shockingly Still Lets Underage Kids Drink Alcohol
Oh, you thought every state in the U.S. doesn't allow underage drinking?. All but only five states have some sort of exception that allows drinking alcohol under the age of 21. Yes, you can actually drink underage in 45 states under the right circumstances. States Where Family Members Can Give...
Texas Travel Woes And Navigating The State’s Nightmare Roads
There's not a single person, from Amarillo, Texas down to San Antonio, who enjoys being stuck in traffic. Congestion on the road is one reason why many of us will drive hours out of the way to skip the nightmare of being stuck in bumper-to-bumper rush hour traffic. A recent study has named the most congested roads in Texas, and number one should be no surprise.
I Am Still Recovering From This Mind-Blowing Tree-Cutting Video
I fancy myself a bit of a backyard nature enthusiast and I've had my fair share of tree-cutting experiences. Well, more watching than doing. We had some of the woods cleared in our backyard a few years back and I was able to watch the different ways the local tree company was able to take down the decaying trees. I thought I had a pretty good grasp of the process. Oddly, they didn't invite me to help.
Too Much Coffee in Amarillo? Never!: Hillside West is Getting a New Coffee Shop
If it's been a while since you have been on the southwest side of Amarillo, especially in the Hillside/Soncy area, it is growing. A new shopping center has popped up at 9400 Hillside Road. It is currently home to Edward Jones - Financial Advisor Collin Hall, State Farm Insurance Agent, Kyle Grimsley, and a HOTWORX.
Lies, Deception. Are Texas Walmart’s Stealing Your Money?
With the rising costs of life, especially food costs, we're all looking to save a little money. Instead of going to meat markets, we tend to resort to going to the grocery store or Walmart in Texas. Well, if you're going to Walmart to get your meat, you may be...
Amarillo’s First Mobile Market Aiming To Help Community
Food trucks have quickly been becoming the rage here in Amarillo, and with good reason. Property prices are skyrocketing, so setting up a brick and mortar location for a restaurant just isn't as cost efficient as it used to be. Heck, even chain restaurants are shutting down locations all over...
[PHOTOS] Amarillo Home with Addams Family Connection For Sale
Oh, the stories our Amarillo homes can tell. Probably not any as good as this one. We have several homes in Amarillo with a story to tell. We just have to sit back and listen. The older the better. Those have the best stories. This Amarillo home for sale has...
Remember The Schwan’s Man? They Are No Longer in Canyon and Amarillo
One of the earliest forms of home delivery for food in Amarillo and Canyon, Texas was Schwan's. As a kid seeing that yellow Schwan's truck pull in front of your house was the coolest. If you were down the block you would run as fast as possible to get home. The Schwan's man would come to the door with the menu for that month and hand it to your mom as she looked over it to figure out what to order.
Watch A Rare Drone’s-Eye-View Of This Iconic Amarillo Landmark
The Herring Hotel in Amarillo, Texas is a landmark with a long history. Because it has been empty for so long, there are tons of rumors about it being haunted. Not too long ago everyone was excited at the news that there were plans to restore the hotel. Then, more recently, the future of the Herring Hotel became shrouded in doubt as we learned of some unfortunate circumstances involving the company heading up the project. A recent video on YouTube made of drone footage gives us a unique glance at this landmark.
Amarillo Sod Poodles Off To Slow Start. Time To Panic?
When you are coming into a new season as the reigning champs, there is a palpable excitement around you. Amarillo fans have come flocking to HODGETOWN to get a glimpse of the Sod Poodles and see if they can turn around and become repeat champions. They filter into the ballpark,...
Amarillo’s Playa Lakes Update: Stay Ahead Of Potential Flooding In 2024
All of us in Amarillo, Texas remember the flooding that took place last year after the deluge of rain we were hit with at the beginning of the summer. As spring makes its way to summer in the Texas panhandle, there's no doubt that many of us will be wondering if we'll see a repeat. The City of Amarillo is taking steps to keep us all informed as we navigate storm season in 2024.
This Is Hands Down The Most Unsafe Road In Amarillo
I spent my entire weekend out at the ballfields this weekend watching my boys play in Amarillo's biggest youth baseball tourney of the season. One was out at Rick Klein, one out at Southeast. In other words, we did a lot of driving this weekend. Recently, my family and I...
Richest Woman in Texas Worth More Than 72 Billion Dollars
When you think of rich people in Texas most people think about Elon Musk currently worth around 198 billion dollars. That is so much money, but he is not the only person in Texas that has worked to create a large amount of wealth. The richest woman in Texas is doing well for herself as she is the 17th richest person in the world and 2nd richest woman in the world worth approximately $72.19 billion dollars.
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